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Gary C. Voigt Longbow President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas White Resort Vice President, Systems Services Relaxing Ozarks Getaway Ouida Cox Hidden in the hills of the Ozarks, Editor Longbow Resort welcomes visitors Sheila Yount Associate Editor to enjoy Arkansas’ beauty. Jeremy Henderson by Sheila Yount Heathcott Associates 10 Graphic Design

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The cover wrap was electric rates soared because new power plants cap and trade, the cooperatives are concerned had to be built. In the 1990s, the proposed that such actions could lead to dramatic in- most likely your first deregulation of the electric utility industry creases in the costs to produce electricity. Ad- indication that this month’s was a potential threat to cooperative mem- ditional environmental regulations related to Rural Arkansas magazine was different. For bers, and Rural Arkansas told that story, too. coal ash and other power plant emissions, as the first time in several years, the magazine Most recently, the magazine has featured ar- well as possible mandates for renewable en- has been redesigned and even has a new twist ticles on the debate over climate change and ergy, could also lead to higher costs. to its name – Rural Arkansas Living. proposals to reduce carbon emissions. In the coming months, Rural Arkansas We hope you will like the new design, al- Unlike the early days when most cooper- Living will continue to keep you informed though we know it will probably take a while ative members agreed with the cooperatives’ about those issues and others that could im- for some to get used to the change. With positions on the issues affecting the industry, pact your electric bills. But that’s not all we something as beloved as Rural Arkansas, it can today’s issues, such as climate change and cap will write about. We will continue to feature be a daunting challenge to make changes to and trade, are more complex and divisive. We our members, such as Ben Pearson Jr. and his it. But, first and foremost, we want to be able realize that there are strong opinions on both beautiful Longbow Resort, which is the sub- to effectively communicate with you through sides of this issue. But, as in the past, we be- ject of this month’s cover story. The magazine an easy-to-read and attractive product. And, lieve it is our duty to keep you informed about will also continue to highlight places and peo- just as we are always seeking to improve all the good news and the bad. The climate ple of interest throughout the state. We won’t of our business functions, we thought it was change issue has had a major impact on our let up on our energy efficiency focus, either, time for a fresh look for this most important industry and how we plan for the generation with articles on the popular energy efficiency communications vehicle. needs of our members. Our goal is to support makeover and the ever-popular columns by On pages 16 and 17, there is a piece sound energy policies that will ensure that Doug Rye. And the recipes will remain, al- about the history of the magazine, and we we will have a reliable and affordable source though in a perhaps more useful format so hope you’ll take a moment to read it. It dem- of energy for generations to come. Some of you can cut them out and save them. onstrates that the magazine has been evolv- the recent proposals considered by Congress Rural Arkansas Living has also gone digi- ing throughout its 64-year history. In fact, it would have caused undue harm to our mem- tal. The online edition, which is designed in wasn’t a magazine at all in the beginning. It bers. Because of that, we felt we had to take an easy-to-read flipping book format, is avail- was a newspaper designed to keep coopera- a stand, even though it wasn’t always popular able at www.ecark.org. You can also subscribe tive members informed about the young rural to do so. to the Rural Arkansas Living e-newsletter, electrification program. Much of the content Although it appears that the proposed cap which will give you an early preview of the was “hard news” about power supply issues and trade program, which would have man- magazine. And the latest offering is the Ru- and other political battles the cooperatives dated reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, ral Arkansas Living Facebook page. We hope faced. It wasn’t until the 1960s that human- is dead, we are still concerned about the En- you’ll sign up to be a fan and take advantage interest features and the signature rural Ar- vironmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pro- of the special offerings there. kansas landscape covers became common- posed regulations regarding carbon dioxide. Yes, it’s a new year and change is in the place. Starting this month, the EPA is expected to air and at Rural Arkansas Living. But, despite Even with the human-interest features issue regulations for greenhouse gases, which the new package and offerings, one thing re- and beautiful covers, Rural Arkansas contin- was made possible by a 2007 Supreme Court mains the same. We will continue our mis- ued to inform members about the industry decision that says the EPA can use the Clean sion to tell the cooperative story and about all issues of the day, such as in the 1980s when Air Act to curb carbon emissions. As with the ways we are looking out for you. • 4 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 SEPTEMBERJANUARY 2011 2010 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 5 NEWS BRIEFS

New Year’s Resolution: Seal Leaks

Every hole in every wall of your house has the potential to rob it of com- fortable, heated air and let the outdoor weather inside. That’s a waste of the energy it takes to keep your home warm. Take a walk around every room in your house. Notice where your electri- cal outlets, Internet and TV cables and phone lines come into the house from the outside. Is there any space around Sprinkler the hole where the line or switch plate or cable fit? System Can If they’re not snug, caulk around them until they are. That will help pre- vent air from leaking inside and out. • Save Lives Most fire departments urge home- owners to install sprinkler systems Pack Up Holiday Lights, in new homes or when they remodel their existing ones. Fire spreads so quickly that you But Keep Timers On could have as few as two minutes to es- cape before it’s too late. A fire sprinkler system can buy you a few more minutes. If you were energy-smart door floodlights that you must leave on Here’s how it works: When it senses a over the holidays, you all night, can do the same. Motion sen- fire, the sprinkler system automatically sors illuminate an area only when they sprays water on the flames. Only the plugged your tree and out- sense movement and will shut off auto- sprinkler closest to the fire will spray. door Christmas lights into matically when the movement stops. The National Fire Protection As- Indoors, use timers on radios, room a timer that automatically sociation estimates that 90 percent of lights and TV sets so they turn on and off the deaths in residential fires can be turned them on at dark at random times all day. Timers also work prevented by sprinklers. If you’re buy- and off after about five or on landscape and patio lights. ing a new home, choose one that has a Place timers on lights near the front sprinkler system. six hours. and back windows of a home. And keep If you’re remodeling your home, That’s a good energy-saving practice them active all year long — not just when you can add a system. The sprinkler all year-round for your outdoor lights. It you’re out of town. A crook who has been system is installed behind your walls can also deter would-be robbers. watching the house to plan a burglary like your plumbing, and is connected to Outdoor motion-sensing lights, wh- might notice if the lighting pattern sud- your home’s water supply. A plumber ich are an economical alternative to out- denly changes. • can do the installation. • 6 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 NEWS BRIEFS

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Power Saver Devices ... Save Your Money Electric Cooperative Corporation) all Power saver ads are on Keep it Simple. the rise and cast intrigu- conclude from those reports that power saver devices do not produce any measur- Keep it Heritage. ing claims that pique our able kilowatt-hour reduction nor dollar interest. The concept seems palatable savings. and lures us in for a closer look at the The power saver device is little gray box. It is a metal box nothing other than two inex- professed to magically produce pensive capacitors, a couple of savings of 8-25 percent on our resistors and a neon light pack- electric bill. What’s the catch? aged in a metallic gray box and Simply invest $200-$300 for a then sold at an exorbitant A farmer’s needs haven’t changed much. quick-fix device guaranteed to cost. The ads would have What has changed is the technology and make a short-term return on you believe the power saver equipment that’s available. At Heritage, we’re your investment. corrects power factor and constantly evolving to meet your needs By our very business mod- makes appliances last lon- head-on. Whether you’re in the market for a el, local electric cooperatives ger and run cooler, all while large building to protect your tractors, or saving dollars. Although the are consumer advocates, al- something smaller to keep your livestock claims about power factor ways striving to provide low- sheltered, we can help. Today’s farmer has have just a hint of accuracy, cost, reliable electricity. Stay- never had so many options. Call us today to ing apprised of credible energy the product itself does not learn more about metal building efficiency measures and compo- reduce kilowatt consumption solutions that best suit your farm. nents is equally important. or your electric bill. • Many reputable testing entities So, hang on to your hard-earned money. have conducted comprehensive reports Invest in proven energy efficiency measures. 1.800.643.5555 about power saver devices. Universities, For more home comfort and energy efficiency consumer protection testing laboratories HeritageBuildings.com and electric utilities (including Arkansas tips, visit www.smartenergytips.org. JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 7 NEWS BRIEFS Sweat to Retire from Farmers Electric Cooperative

Gene Sweat, general manager board member of Arkansas Electric Co- Bright, a na- of Farmers Electric Coopera- operative Corporation (AECC) and was tive of Newport, former chairman of the boards of Arkan- is a 20-year em- tive at Newport since 1976, is sas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) ployee of Farmers retiring effective Feb. l. and the Electric Research and Manufac- Electric. His du- He will be succeeded by turing Cooperative (ERMCO). Active in ties have included Larry Bright, who has served as community affairs, he was a engineering, me- the cooperative’s engineer. member of the Newport Lion’s tering, operations Sweat began his 47-year Club, the Newport Cham- and maintenance, Larry Bright career with Farmers Elec- ber of Commerce, the Local and forecasting. tric in 1963 as a summer em- Emergency Planning Com- He attended the ployee. In 1964, he began mittee, the Northeast Arkansas University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and working full time as a line- Higher Education Foundation has a Bachelor of Science degree in engi- man and later as a power use with Arkansas State University neering from the University of Arkansas at representative. He was named at Newport and ASU’s High Little Rock. assistant operations man- Gene Sweat Voltage Lineman Technology Farmers Electric serves more than ager in 1970 and was promot- program. Sweat also served on 5,245 members in four counties. The coop- ed to general manager in 1976. the Arkansas Municipal Power Associa- erative was incorporated June 2, 1937, and During his career, Sweat has served as a tion. energized its first lines Aug. 1, 1938. • Three Inducted into Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Pioneer Wall of Fame

Electric cooperative directors Benny M. Brigance, Jr., J. Byron Ponder and Larry Wood were recently inducted into the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Pioneer Wall of Fame. Brigance, a director for Arkansas Valley Electric of Ozark; Ponder, a director for Wood- ruff Electric of Forrest City; and Wood, director for First Electric of Jacksonville, received the awards to recognize 35 years each of service on their local distribution cooperative boards. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Pioneer Wall of Fame Awards program was es- tablished in 2002 to recognize the dedication and efforts of directors of Arkansas’ 17 electric cooperatives. Since the program’s inception, 59 men have received the award. Honorees are presented an award plaque and have their names listed on a special Wall of Fame at the AECC/ AECI headquarters in Little Rock. •

Benny M. Brigance, Jr. J. Byron Ponder Larry Wood

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t first glance, the cabin doesn’t “This was dad’s getaway,” said Ben Pear- “Longbow is great for nature lovers and fully reveal itself. Instead, your son Jr., who grew up going to Longbow and people seeking a unique outdoor experience,” Aeye is drawn to the narrow water- decided to share it with others when he cre- Pearson said, adding that it often far exceeds fall pouring steadily over a small bluff into ated Longbow Resort in 1992. Since then, their expectations. And the guestbook at the a clear pool. Look to your left and you’ll Pearson has added two other cabins which, Longbow backs up that assertion. see a rustic, wooden-plank wall with a door like his father’s creation, blend into the boul- “Words can’t even begin to explain the and a narrow window stretching between a der-strewn canyon and bluffs of Pearson’s peace and serenity we found here at your little cliff and a huge boulder. 1,300-acre tract of land. He rents them to the paradise in the Ozarks,” a couple from Little The wall is part of the Longbow cabin public throughout the year, many of whom Rock wrote. “Heaven on earth,” said another at Longbow Resort in the Ozark Mountain are regulars who come here seeking solace pleased guest. hamlet of Prim. Designed by Ben Pearson, from their fast-paced, iPhone- and Face- the world famous archer from Pine Bluff, book-obsessed world. And escape it they Finding paradise the Longbow blends naturally into the will because, with the exception of one cabin, The elder Pearson was in his late 60s and landscape, as if it had always been there. there is no cell phone service. nearing retirement when he ran across an ad

10 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 in the Wall Street Journal for a tract of land with 400 acres and two waterfalls. Ironically, the land listed was in his home state of Arkansas, not far from Mountain View and Blanchard Springs, two areas the elder Pearson already knew well. His good friend, George Purvis, who hosted a popular outdoor television show, also had introduced him to the area near Prim, Pearson recalled. “He decided to come up here and look at it,” Pearson said. “He saw the waterfall and said, ‘I will buy it.’” An architect was hired, and Pearson, who was 13 years old at the time, remembered helping him do measurements for the original design. “He (architect) designed a nice three-bed- room cabin, and the plans were there and the materials were coming in, and dad scrubbed it at the last minute,” Pearson said. Instead of building the conventional design, his father drew a sketch of a far simpler version, hired a couple of workers and built his dream cabin during the summer of 1967. “He did a lot in just a few years,” Pearson said, adding that in addition to building the cabin, the elder Pearson built a large barn and cleared land so they could raise quarter horses and cattle. Pearson remembered that there was much work to do, but it was also a magical place for a boy to explore. “I’ve been all over, crawled up between all those rocks and between some narrow places up there,” he said. “It was all a blast.” His father’s enjoyment of Longbow was short-lived, however. The man who created The Longbow cabin features an impressive 30-foot-long, 18-foot-tall section of a cliff as the Ben Pearson Co. in Pine Bluff, which was an interior wall. at one time the leading manufacturer of ar- chery equipment in the world, died in 1971 at back to Longbow with a new plan for their Butler encouraged readers to “just go the age of 72. hidden getaway. there,” calling it “the most beautiful spot this “I had done some research and you kind side of Eden.” And go there they did. After the Coming home of find a niche with something like this,” Pear- article came out in October 1996, the phones In 1978, Pearson, newly married to his son said of his foray into tourism. Some friends began ringing with visitor inquiries. A year wife, Paulette, left college to take over the fam- also encouraged him with stories of the places later, Pearson added a website on the then ily’s cattle ranch at Prim. But it was a bad year they visited, such as Tanyard Springs at Petit emerging Internet and the word continued to to be in the cattle business with a drought in Jean Mountain. spread. the summer, followed by a harsh winter. Pear- Before they opened it to the public, the With visitors regularly coming to the son decided it was a good time to return to Pearsons refurbished the Longbow cabin, Longbow, Pearson decided to expand his of- college and complete his Bachelor of Science adding a loft bedroom, skylights, and another ferings. But, just like his father, Pearson didn’t degree, which he did at Millikin University window, among other things. Business was want to build a traditional cabin. in Decatur, Ill. After that, the couple moved slow at first, but that all changed in 1996 when “Blending it into nature, that is what we to California where Pearson began a career in Southern Living sent a writer to do a feature are trying to do,” Pearson said. “When my dad construction. After several years there, they on Longbow. The writer, Wanda Butler, had scrubbed the idea of a normal, conventional moved back to Pearson’s hometown of Pine heard about Longbow from a Heber Springs- house and he built it in the rocks, that is what Bluff. In 1992, they decided to make the move based writer, Pearson said. set the tone for this place.”

JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 11 sence, you can be one with nature and still with the construction, and he hired a couple enjoy the comforts of a warm, comfortable of carpenters to assist on a few items. bed, a soothing shower and a home-cooked The cabin is suspended over a large boul- meal. With its location deep in the canyon, der and features floor-to-ceiling windows you won’t hear cars or trucks passing by or that provide views of “beautiful sunsets, starlit even the voices of other visitors. Instead, the skies and eagles as they soar above the can- main sound you’ll hear is water as it rushes yon during the fall and winter months,” the over the cliff. website says. Dogwoods and huckleberry trees surround the cabin, which also features The Bushmaster a two-person Jacuzzi surrounded by slate tile, In the late 1990s, Pearson completed as well as a full kitchen. work on a second cabin, the Bushmaster, The Bois D’Arc, along with the other named for one of his father’s popular bow cabins, offers opportunities to enjoy wildlife models. Similar to the Longbow, the Bush- ranging from raccoons, to songbirds and bald master sits atop several large boulders. The eagles, which winter in the area. Coyotes can Longbow website describes the setting well often be heard howling at night, as well, Pear- when it says, “It seems to have grown out of son said. At the Longbow cabin, an otter can the rocks.” occasionally be seen swimming in the pool Pearson designed the cabin, with some under the waterfall. help from an engineer friend. It is made of cypress with stair rails constructed of bois d’arc, which grows in the surrounding woods and was a popular wood for making bows. A 1946 Saturday Evening Post story about his father’s archery business hangs on a wall, The Bushmaster cabin is made of cypress along with some pen and ink drawings by his with bois d’arc accents on the stairs. The wife, Paulette, who is an artist. upstairs bedroom opens to a deck that Underneath the boulders and the cabin, rises 30 feet above a stream. a clear Ozarks stream flows undisturbed. Pic- ture windows provide views of a narrow gorge The Longbow where waterfalls often flow after rains in the When you walk inside the Longbow, the spring and winter. Upstairs, a bedroom opens first thing that stands out is the main wall of to a deck that rises 30 feet above the stream. the cabin, which is a 30-foot-long, 18-foot- Downstairs is the Jacuzzi room, which was high section of a cliff. On your right, a large built into a natural rock wall. A full kitchen boulder makes up another wall, and beside rounds out the offerings. that is a full kitchen with range, refrigerator Pearson, a member of First Electric and a microwave. Above is a loft, where you Cooperative and fan of the cooperative- can view the waterfall from a small window sponsored Doug Rye radio show on energy while lying in the queen-sized bed. At night, efficiency, noted that energy savings were a you can flip a switch and a spotlight shines priority when he built the Bushmaster. The upon it. The best views of the waterfall, walls are six inches thick and are filled with One of the best views of the Longbow Falls is which flows year-round, are from the large cellulose insulation. from the patio, located within a natural cave window downstairs and from the patio area underneath the Longbow cabin. outside the cabin. The Bois D’Arc The feel of the Longbow is definitely In 2002, Pearson finished work on the In addition to the views from the cabins, rustic, but it has modern amenities, including resort’s third cabin, which he named the Bois there are numerous trails located through a recently remodeled bathroom. Pearson in- D’Arc. In some ways, it was Pearson’s most the canyon and surrounding woods that are stalled a stand-up shower, and the bathroom ambitious project. Located atop a bluff over- good for hikes. You can even bring a moun- walls and sink feature Italian tiles, along with looking the canyon where the other two cab- tain bike or an all-terrain-vehicle with which dark gray slate tiles that his father purchased ins are, the Bois D’Arc is curved, like a bow. to explore. Other activities include fishing in many years ago. A pellet stove keeps the As with the Bushmaster, Pearson in- the small creeks and ponds. Nearby are sev- place cozy and warm in the winter. stalled cellulose insulation and also added eral other attractions including the Buffalo Because of the natural rock walls and an energy-efficient 85-gallon Marathon wa- National River, the White River and Greers overall design, the creature comforts do not ter heater. The wood inside is cherry, which Ferry Lake, all of which offer excellent fishing take away from the natural setting. In es- Pearson processed in his barn. His son helped opportunities. About 45 minutes to the north 12 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 The Bushmaster cabin stands along a boulder-strewn stream. is Mountain View, which is known as “the folk music capital of the world.” Mountain View is also the home of the Ozark Folk Center.

Looking ahead Pearson said his father “never looked back on yesterday,” and just like him, Pearson is fo- cused on the future. For Longbow Resort, that means another cabin is in the works. This one, which will be about 1,200 square feet, will be lo- TOUGH BUILDINGS. DELIVERED. cated atop a bluff, near the Bois D’Arc. At Smith Steel, we know that life in the country can be demanding. We “I will have a row of glass (in the ceiling) to know that you want a building that is not only attractive but built to last. That’s why since 1950, we’ve been manufacturing some of the toughest and best catch this winter sun,” he said during a tour of looking metal buildings made. We go beyond specs to make sure our struc- the site. “I will make this a rock wall, and I might tures both stand up to your demands and provide you with a building that looks make this a waterfall.” good. All of this in an easy to erect package delivered right to your door. When asked about the difficulty of build- Spec Smith for toughness. Spec Smith for service. Spec Smith ing on the rock, he laughed and said, “Well, you at 800-831-3837. want to make sure that the rock you build on is solid.” Near the new cabin site is a nice flat area that would appear perfect to build upon, but Pearson dismissed it, saying, “If I built it over there, it would be like everybody else.” But there’s no danger that Longbow will ever be like other places. With Pearson’s creativ- ity and dedication to his father’s vision, as well as the beautiful natural setting, Longbow will always be special. “My dad bought paradise,” Pearson said. And he plans to keep it that way. To book a cabin, call 870-948-2362 or e-mail [email protected]. More details are available SPECSMITH.COM | 800.831.3837 at www.longbowresorts.com. • JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 13

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the Arkansas State Archery Championships The Ben Pearson Co. was established in Little Rock and placed near the bottom. in 1938 in Pine Bluff. At the peak, Pearson But, he was undaunted. He went back to his said his father’s company was making about workshop and upgraded his equipment and 3,000 to 5,000 bows a day and about 4,000 practiced his shooting skills. The next year, he to 6,000 dozen arrows a day. They had up entered the championships again, where he to 800 employees at the peak. In addition to garnered first place. Over the next decade, he archery equipment, his father also designed won many more championships and became cotton pickers, and his company produced one of the top archers in the nation. those for a time, Pearson said. Before he founded his archery business, Pearson worked at the Little Rock Railway and Electric Co., Arkansas Power & Light Co. and John Riggs Tractor Co. He even tried his luck at a floral business in Pine Bluff. All the while, he was making archery equip- ment in his garage. “He liked electricity and mechanics,” his son, Ben Pearson Jr., recalled in a recent in- Ben Pearson devoted his life to promoting terview. “He was called a mechanical wizard.” archery. At the time, archery equipment manu- hen Ben Pearson was a young man in the 1920s, he made a six- The Ben Pearson Co.’s factory in Pine foot hickory bow after reading a Bluff was the world’s largest manufacturer W of archery equipment. bow-building article in a Boy Scouts manual. It was the beginning of a career that would make him world famous and transform the In 1967, after he found his dream get- sport of archery. away in the Ozark Mountains at Prim, he Pearson, who died in 1971, is known to- sold the business and retired. The business day for creating the Ben Pearson Co. in Pine has been sold several times since then, but Bluff, where archery equipment was mass- remains in operation today, Pearson said. produced for the first time. He is also known “He was a super dad,” the 56-year-old for his amazing archery skills. But such was Pearson recalled. “He was really decent and not always the case. In 1926, Pearson entered Ben Pearson (left) was a world-class honest. He was also patient and firm. And archer known for his ability to hunt ducks he never looked back on yesterday.” • with a bow and arrow.

facturing was a cottage industry, which made it difficult to obtain. And when you could find it, you had to pay a lot for it. Pearson might have continued to make archery equipment only as a sideline if not for a chance meet- ing with an Oklahoma oilman named Carl Haun. The oilman had bought a bow and arrow set for his grandson, who promptly lost or broke all of his arrows. Haun couldn’t easily find more arrows to buy, but during his search, he heard about Pearson. He flew to Pine Bluff and met Pearson, and the rest was Ben Pearson (foreground) oversees manu- history. The two decided to become partners Ben Pearson (left) and his wife, Mary, at facturing process at his Pine Bluff plant. and build an archery equipment business. company headquarters.

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t’s been 64 years since the $200,000 for system improvements and for 151 miles of line to serve 364 rural first issue ofArkansas REA consumers; how the cooperatives had News was published and adopted a resolution opposing Arkansas Imailed to members of Arkan- Power & Light Co.’s application to build and operate a power plant at Bull Shoals sas’ electric cooperatives. In the Dam; and how then Gov. Ben Laney years since, the publication has under- was calling for the expansion of the rural gone many changes, including a name electrification program. The publication change to Rural Arkansas and now, with also had tips for “REA homemakers” on this issue, Rural Arkansas Living. how to quick-freeze fruits and vegetables The publication was created during for preservation, as well as how to make the early days of the electric coopera- syrups. tives with the mission to keep members After Thomas’ death in 1966, Ouida informed about issues related to rural Cox was named editor and continues in electrification. that role today. Over the years, the news- “In the 1940s, the cooperatives were paper gave way to a magazine format, trying to survive in a very hostile envi- and while news about the cooperatives ronment,” said Doug White, vice presi- January 1955 remained, more human-interest features dent of systems services for the Electric Thomas’ background, the first issue, a were added. Recipes from the wives of Cooperatives of Arkansas. “They had tabloid format, was very much a newspa- cooperative directors were included each strong opposition from the big power per. In that issue, dated November 1946, month and remain among the magazine’s companies, and they knew a real grass- the articles told about how First Electric most popular features today. roots effort was needed to win the politi- Cooperative had gotten a $750,000 Ru- White noted that the magazine helps cal battles they faced.” ral Electrification Administration (REA) the cooperatives fulfill Principle No. 5, The cooperatives hired Ed H. loan to build about 400 miles of new lines one of the seven basic cooperative prin- Thomas, a former newspaperman, to be to serve 1,500 new members; how Petit ciples for doing business. That principle editor of the publication. In keeping with Jean Electric Cooperative had gotten states that cooperatives should provide

July 1968 January 1970 January 1980 January 1990 16 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 information, education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can con- tribute effectively to the development of cooperatives. “It is our responsibility as cooperatives to make sure our members are informed about issues related to our business and the electric utility industry as a whole,” White said. “Just as in the early days of rural electrification, cooperatives face many daunting challenges today, and our members need to know about those chal- lenges.”

January 2009

Along with the news, however, the magazine will continue to include hu- man-interest features about cooperative members as well as state leaders, inter- esting Arkansans and places of interest, White said. The new “Let’s Eat” column features Arkansas restaurants and has al- ready gained a following. And the recipes will remain, albeit with a fresh look as part of the magazine’s latest redesign. Although the magazine has a new look, its primary focus to inform and edu- cate remains the same, White noted. “We will continue to tell the coopera- tive story, and in doing that, we are also telling the Arkansas story,” he said. • JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 17 DIRECTORS’ WINTER CONFERENCE By Rob Roedel Griffin Pledges To Stick To Campaign Promises im Griffin, newly Even though he said the nation is on a “dangerous and unsustainable elected representa- path,” Griffin said he knows that ban-- tive for Arkansas’ ning earmarks won’t erase the deficit T overnight. He said that voting against 2nd Congressional District, earmarks may not be popular with will focus on the two ma- some either. jor themes of his campaign “I may be the first and the last person elected to Congress in this when the 112th Congress be- district to get up and say that I didn’t Congressman-elect gins its session this month, run to see how much stuff I could Tim Griffin bring home,” he said, adding that he told electric cooperative the best thing anyone can do for the district, directors in December. state and nation is to stop funding the pet try is borrowing 41 cents of every dollar it “I focused on two main things,” Grif- projects of lawmakers. spends, something must change, he said. fin said in a speech at the Director’s Winter Even though he said he is dedicated to “We’ve got to find a way to inject a test Conference on Dec. 6 at the Embassy Suites working for fiscal discipline in Washington, of merit into the process,” he said, add- in Little Rock. “I focused on private sector he said he knows he can’t do it alone. “All I ing that one way to view new projects is to job creation and getting our fiscal house in can do is my part and try to convince others ask whether a project would be approved if order. Almost exclusively, that is what I talk- to do what I am doing, and that is what I it were put to a vote. He cited the $6 mil- ed about on the campaign trail.” am going to do,” he said. “I believe that was lion Two Rivers Bridge, a bicycle/pedestrian As a congressman-elect, he joined other the message, at least that the voters gave me, bridge under construction across the Arkan- Republicans in November at the Republi- not just on election day but in a year or so sas River in Little Rock, as an example of a can Conference for the 112th Congress in traveling the district. … They are not look- questionable project that is receiving federal voting to ban earmark spending. Earmarks ing for someone to sprinkle gifts around the funds. are generally considered to be an item in an district.” “If you put a $6 million bike bridge on appropriations bill that allocates money for Griffin said he knows there are worth- the ballot and you say we are going to borrow a specific project. It can sometimes be con- while projects that need funding, especially 41 cents on the dollar, probably much from sidered “pork-barrel” spending or something those linked to helping create private sector foreign sources, and it is going to be added that primarily provides goodwill for an in- jobs, such as infrastructure improvements. to the national debt so my kids can pay, do cumbent lawmaker with his/her constitu- But because of overspending related to proj- you think it would pass?” Griffin asked, add- ents. ects without merit, the country can no longer ing that such questions must be considered Griffin said the time has come to end afford worthy ones. before future spending decisions are made. earmarks, even though some of them may be “The problem is that all the nonsense One way to reduce the federal debt is for worthy projects, because the nation can and the uncontrollable growth in the gov- abolishing pensions for congressmen and no longer afford them. ernment is crowding out the good stuff,” he senators, he said. It is a move Griffin said “At the end of the day, our country is said. “We used to have the good stuff and he supports, even though it alone wouldn’t bankrupt,” Griffin said. “And we’ve got to the nonsense. Not any longer. Now we’ve abolish the debt. come to grips with the culture, not only in just got a tiny pot of money, and we’ve got to “I think we need to lead by example and Washington but in our country, that has led make sure that merit leads the day.” look at things like that,” he said, adding that to that.” One problem with Congress is the pow- he is dedicated to making the difficult deci- Griffin said “everyone is to blame, ulti- er of seniority, Griffin said. A congressman sions and tough votes needed to improve the mately” for the overspending that has bank- with 40 years of service could have a bad idea nation’s fiscal condition. rupted the nation. However, he said it is time and get it funded, while a congressman with As for job creation, Griffin said the fed- to “get the blame thing out of the way” and a year or less of service and good idea could eral government isn’t the answer. He said the move on toward solutions. not get funding. At a time when the coun- private sector is “the source of innovation, 18 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 technological advancement and creativity” For the Serious Gardener… that leads to job creation. In some instanc- es, the federal government can help, but in other areas, it “needs to quit interfering,” he said. One way the government interferes is through federal agencies that have been giv- en too much responsibility for interpreting laws, he said. “They pass a law in Congress and then ® they say, ‘Well we don’t know what the law DR ROTO-HOG™ is,’ because this agency has got to spend a whole lot of time writing the regulations for POWER TILLER the next several years,” Griffin said. 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Carmie Henry Vice President Governmental Affairs

The Challenges of a New Year defined by campaign themes and slogans, but wide range of topics. Most of the rumors The 88Th ArkAnsAs most of that was opposition to something. around the Capitol center on taxes, specifi- GenerAl Assembly Opposition to something is different from cally on which ones will be cut or eliminated. will convene at noon on Jan. 10 to begin specific actions taken to correct or improve We know the governor wants to eliminate the regular legislative session of this bien- something. So, the big question is: What ex- more of the tax on groceries, as has been done nial. The November elections, as elections actly do we get for our votes and trust? in the past two sessions, and he indicates he are designed to do, gave voice to the voters of John Boehner, the incoming speaker of will be looking for a way to fund highway Arkansas who appear to be saying they want the U.S. House of Representatives, was quot- needs, which never go away. And, eliminat- change in their government, be it federal or ed recently saying that the new Republicans ing the taxes manufacturers pay on utility bills state. With term limits pushing 53 legisla- who have been elected and have paved the will come back for further debate. tors out the door, and with election defeats way for his ascension to the speaker’s job need The scholarship lottery, which was cre- chasing six more state representatives to other to understand that they are “on probation” ated by legislation in the 87th General As- pursuits earlier than they had wished, we will with the American people until they prove sembly after voters determined that Arkansas see and hear new faces and new ideas. themselves. Good advice. Good advice for would have a lottery, will come under some To be more specific, there will be 49 new newly elected members of the Arkansas Gen- close review because of some spending issues people, out of a collective 135, serving in the eral Assembly, too. and the availability of funds for future classes Legislature, writing laws in January who, 69 Many good people with good inten- of students. Legislators are likely to seek days prior to Jan. 10, were otherwise occupied tions run for public office for all the right tweaking and more auditing of the commis- and have no previous experience in lawmak- reasons. Then they get sworn in if they are sion that oversees the lottery. ing. I’m not counting seven new senators lucky enough to win their elections, and they Ethics reform has been discussed in some who were previously representatives and three become subjects of the culture under the quarters, and we know there will be some new representatives who were senators and Capitol dome. There is none like it. Any- push for some of the recommendations of the wanted to get in their where. Suddenly those Arkansas Alternative Energy Commission last licks as state rep- There will be 49 new people, out people, who were driving regarding energy efficiency and net metering. resentatives. And that of a collective 135, serving in the school buses and selling As advocates for you, the consumer of elec- number doesn’t count insurance and tending a tricity, we will be closely monitoring and re- one House seat that Legislature, writing laws in January few head of cattle, and porting activities that affect your energy costs will be filled by special who, 69 days prior to Jan. 10, were were just our neighbors a and reliability. few weeks ago, are writ- We’ve all helped to elect them, so it is election on March 8 be- otherwise occupied and have no cause of the premature ing the laws of our land. now up to us to help them do the job we want death of the election previous experience in lawmaking. It’s called citizen govern- done. That means getting to know them, winner prior to the vote. ment, and we the people learning the issues and communicating. By As we’ve said in a previous column, ex- are going to get to experience another cycle late January, you will be able to access infor- perience was not what the voters were look- of it. Here’s hoping that this time things go mation regarding your elected representatives ing for in the last election. In some cases, it a little better. through the governmental affairs link of the definitely hurt candidates. What they were A look ahead for the session shows 52 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas website – looking for may have, in some instances, been pre-filed bills submitted so far, covering a www.ecark.org. We hope you use it. • If you have an issue that you would like Carmie to address, mail it to: P.O. Box 194208, Little Rock, AR 72219-4208 or e-mail [email protected].

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What a difference a few years can make. Now we No, it can’t be. It can’t possibly be time to expect every room in our house to be the same comfortable write a column for a new year. It seems like I just wrote one temperature. I know of a case this past year where the for 2010 a few weeks ago. Unless you are a teenager, you know homeowner threatened to file suit against the builder of his exactly what I am talking about. Well, time really flies when new house because upstairs was always a few degrees hotter you are having fun. Of course, the frog says that time is really than downstairs in the summer. We have proven many fun when you are having flies. Please smile. thousands of times that there is no excuse for a new house As I think of a new year, I also think of the past. I just not to have affordable comfort. It is not always possible that love it when you tell me that you were helped by something every room will have the exact same temperature 24/7, but that you read in this column. I just got a call a while ago it can be very close. All you have to do is build it like the from a fellow who told me that he had just finished reading electric cooperatives and I have been teaching you to do for the December column and wanted to order the attic radiant the last 20 years. It is easy and affordable, and IT WORKS barrier so that he could install it before his attic gets hot. He EVERY SINGLE TIME. Just ask us for help. is a smart fellow. I hope to continue helping you for a long I recently received a call from a lady in Illinois who said time, so write my phone number down — 501-653-7931 — that she and her family had been in their new house for seven and just file it under energy nut and continue reading these months and the house was cold. I said, “I assume that you columns. meant cold in the winter.” She said, “Yes, it was just great I have received a lot of calls lately from folks with comfort in the summer.” I said, “You should have built the house to problems in their homes. Some have older houses, and others my standards.” She replied, ”We did.” My heart skipped a have fairly new ones. It really doesn’t matter, because if you are not comfortable, you are not happy. I can tell you that beat and I asked her every question I could think of. Did you the subject of comfort has changed over the years. My first caulk; did you use cellulose; did you use good windows, etc.? bedroom as a youngster was six feet by nine feet. I had my And yes, they even installed geothermal. I couldn’t imagine own bunk bed, a place for my electric train, and I didn’t have what the problem might be, so I asked the age-old question. to share it with three older sisters. The problem was that I had “What is the thermostat setting right now?” Her answer to go through their room to get to my room. And my room was 60 degrees. I told her to turn it up to 75 degrees. She had no source of heat whatsoever, except what seeped into said that if she did, her husband would come through and my room through the curtain [door] from the big non-vented turn it back down to 60 degrees. I told her to go whack her gas heater in the girls’ room, and they didn’t have to share the husband upside the head and tell him who was boss, and if heat with me. On many cold mornings, I would draw pictures that didn’t work, stop cooking his meals. She laughed and in the frost on the window before I would jump out of bed said that might work. This is a true story, and it has what and run through their bedroom to get to the non-vented gas appears to be an easy solution. Some problems don’t have heater in the living room. Think of it. My room was freezing; such easy solutions, but I am confident I can help all of you. their room was smothering hot; the temperatures of the See you next month when I will give you more ways to make other rooms were anybody’s guess, and basically we were all your house more comfortable. thankful and happy just to have a house with heat. In the meantime, Happy New Year! •

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Although the current eco- nomic downturn released some steam — such as causing electric demand to dip — this respite may just mark the “calm before the storm” when financial fortunes rebound and pressure builds again. Source: NRECA Let’s lift the lid to explore different pressures impacting your electric bills: Pressure Point: Pressure Point: 2. Added Regulation 1. Growing Electricity Demand The U.S. Environmental Pro- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) predicts by 2030 residen- tection Agency (EPA) will begin regu- tial demand for electricity will increase between 16 percent and 36 percent lating greenhouse gases, such as carbon above 2007 levels. Historically, cooperatives’ demand for electricity rose dioxide, this month — an action made faster than the industry average. Before the recession hit, cooperative sales possible by a 2007 U.S. Supreme Court increased by 4.4 percent, while industry sales only increased by 2.6 percent decision (Massachusetts v. EPA) that gave between 2006 and 2007. the agency a green light to consider im- The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) pre- posing such controls. In late 2009, the dicted that industry demand would rebound by 5 per- EPA declared that six greenhouse gases, cent by the end of 2010 and estimates that with including carbon dioxide, “endanger the strong economic growth, electricity prices will jump public health and welfare” of current and future generations. 19 percent by 2035. However, the forecaster failed Although carbon dioxide measures to factor in added costs of complying with new crowd headlines, the cumulative impact federal regulations aimed at curbing emissions of of new federal mandates for handling greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, from coal ash, water, and limiting hazardous power plants. air pollutants, along with state (and per- haps federal) requirements for renewable

JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 27 energy generation, could become a much more expensive hurdle. During the past 20 years, the EPA has Pressure point: used the federal Clean Air Act to slash 3. Need for new power plants nationwide emissions of nitrogen oxides, Even as new regulations are announced, which contribute to smog, by 54 percent, utilities must be ready to make quick decisions on and cut acid rain-causing sulfur dioxide moving forward with power plants to meet grow- emissions by 42 percent. That’s an im- ing electricity demand — especially because the pressive reduction, considering electricity number of operating plants may start to fall, not rise. use rose 64 percent over the same period. “Because of these new rules, we’re expecting a number However, proven technology existed to achieve those results — something not of current power plants to go offline and retire,” says Johnson. “The cost to currently available for removing carbon comply with the rules may simply be too much.” dioxide and other areas under scrutiny. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which “The Clean Air Act as written was oversees the reliability of the bulk power system covering the United States never designed to deal with carbon diox- and most of Canada, estimates that by 2017, peak demand for electricity will ide, and it could be awkward at best and jump 135,000 megawatts — the equivalent of the current amount of power probably a disaster, at worst,” warns Glenn used by the entire western half of the nation. Planned new generation re- English, chief executive officer of the Ar- sources will only provide another 77,000 megawatts, far short of the amount lington, Va.-based National Rural Electric of energy Americans will need. Cooperative Association (NRECA). Cooperatives are working hard to relieve some of this pressure and delay the need for new plants through energy efficiency programs. Most coopera- “When the tives offer energy efficiency education. Many do even more. Seventy-seven economy turns percent provide residential energy audits, while 49 percent offer financial in- centives for members to make improvements in energy efficiency. But these around, co-ops will measures can only go so far. “When the economy turns around, co-ops will resume growing faster resume growing than other electric utilities,” English says. “We’ve got to be ready for that faster than other development and have new power plants planned and largely ready to go. However, co-ops must first know how carbon dioxide and other rules could electric utilities,” impact the price of power to make prudent decisions.” English says. Pressure point: “Electric cooperatives have an obli- “We’re entering an era where regu- Cost of materials gation to keep the lights on and electric latory activities are going to play a more 4. bills affordable at a time when the costs Every year that investments in significant role in the electric industry for fuel and raw materials to build new new power plants are delayed increases than what happens on the legislative generation are steadily rising,” English the final price tag. Worldwide, steel pric- front,” says Kirk Johnson, NRECA vice says. “Combined with costs of addition- es soared 42 percent between 2009 and president of energy and environmental al regulatory compliance, these are just 2010, while costs for other construction policy, noting that Congress has debated some of the pressure points that will af- supplies like nickel and concrete jumped climate change policy for more than a de- fect electric bills in years to come — all as well. cade without reaching a clear consensus. Material costs for distribution co- of which are largely beyond the control “Environmental statutes that have been ops are also climbing. Prices for copper, of local co-ops.” on the books since the 1970s, especially a critical raw material used for wire and Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC, writes on the Clean Air Act, are like a one-way to ground electrical equipment, reached consumer and cooperative affairs for the ratchet: they only tighten.” a 27-month high at the end of 2010. National Rural Electric Cooperative As- Tighter emissions standards could sociation, the Arlington, Va.-based service have a multi-billion-dollar impact on Between 1990 and 2010 in the north- central part of the nation, the price tag arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer- the cost of doing business for electric on utility poles, towers, and fixtures sky- owned, not-for-profit electric coopera- cooperatives, adding more pressure to rocketed 98 percent, while line trans- tives. Steve Johnson contributed to this electric bills. formers spiked 154 percent. article. • 28 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 BUILDING SPECIALS! 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A native from Iowa, Nancy Plagge moved to Berryville with her husband, Virgil, in 1990. They have three children and one granddaughter. That same year she joined Carroll Electric Cooperative as executive secretary and is now director of corporate communications. A member of Berryville Baptist Church, she is a Sunday school teacher, pianist and choir director. She is also director of Studio G at Green Forrest. Nancy enjoys reading, family activities and hiking. PePPeRONI SALAD ZUCCHINI CASSeROLe 7-oz. package thin spaghetti, 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 10 3/4-oz. can cream of broken up 2 3-oz. packages sliced and drained chicken soup 1/3 cup mayonnaise pepperoni, quartered 2 lb. zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 4 oz. cubed cheddar thick and quartered 1 cup carrot, shredded 1 tablespoon dried parsley cheese (1 c.) (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup butter, melted flakes 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix Cook spaghetti pieces according to package directions; drain. Cover Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown and drain ground beef. with very cold water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain well. Combine Cook zucchini with onion in boiling salt water until crisp-tender, mayonnaise, mustard, and parsley flakes. Add cooked spaghetti, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain well. Combine soup and sour chopped tomatoes, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, and green peppers, cream; stir in shredded carrot and ground beef. Fold in squash tossing lightly to coat. Chill one hour before serving. and onion. Melt butter and toss with stuffing mix. Spread half the stuffing mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Spoon vegetable CARAmeL PeCAN ROLLS and meat mixture over stuffing. Spread remaining stuffing mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons milk 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar BARBeCUe meAtBALLS 1 package (8) refrigerated 2 tablespoons chopped pecans crescent rolls 3 lbs. ground beef 1 cup chopped onion Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For caramel sauce, in small saucepan, 12-oz. can evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons chili powder milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture 2 cups oats 1/2 teaspoon black pepper thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat. Divide caramel sauce 2 eggs evenly into eight muffin cups; set aside. (Do not use paper liners Mix well with hands and form into walnut-sized meatballs. Place in in muffin cups.) Unroll crescent dough, separating into triangles. 10 x 15 pan or two 9 x 13 pans. Brush each triangle with a little of the melted butter. Combine the packed brown sugar and the chopped pecans; sprinkle each roll 2 cups catsup with some of the pecan mixture. Roll up triangles, beginning at the 2 tablespoons liquid smoke point and rolling to the wide end. Cut one roll-up in half crosswise; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar place both halves, cut side down, together in a muffin cup. Repeat 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt with remaining rolls. Fill any empty cups with a little water to Mix well and spoon over meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. prevent scorching while baking. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. (Caramel mixture may bubble up slightly around edges of pan.) Immediately invert rolls onto serving plate. Serve warm. SPRINKLe BARS 1 stick butter (1/4 lb.) 6-oz. package butterscotch chips 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 14-oz. can sweetened SNICKeR BAR APPLe SALAD 1 cup coconut condensed milk 3 granny smith apples, cored 3-oz. package instant vanilla 6-oz. package semi-sweet 1 cup pecans, chopped and diced pudding chocolate chips 4 Snicker candy bars, chopped 12-oz. carton Cool Whip Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in 9 x 13 pan using the oven. 1 cup milk Add graham cracker crumbs and press mixture into bottom of pan Combine apple pieces with chopped candy bars. In separate bowl, with a spoon to form a crust. Add next three ingredients as layers in mix instant pudding with milk; pour over apples and candy bars. the order listed. Pour sweetened condensed milk over entire pan and Stir in Cool Whip and refrigerate at least two hours before serving. top with chopped pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

32 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 CARROt CASSeROLe Our Capital And Your 8 cups sliced carrots 2 medium onions, sliced 5 tablespoons butter, divided Hard Work Go Hand In Hand 10 3/4-oz. can cream of celery soup, undiluted ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese 1 cup seasoned croutons Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to boil and cook until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In another skillet, sauté onions in 3 tablespoons of the butter until tender. Remove from heat and stir in the soup, salt, pepper, and cheese. Add carrots to onion mixture and mix well. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle croutons Lending money on top. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons to hard working butter and drizzle over the croutons. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. people is what we know and have done for tACO CASSeROLe nearly 100 years. 1 package (8) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 small package white or yellow corn Call us today! chips (like Tostitos) 2 lbs. ground beef, browned and drained 8-oz. sour cream 1 package dry taco seasoning 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese 3 cups shredded lettuce 800-444-3276 FARMCREDIT.COM 1 medium tomato, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 pan. Unroll crescent rolls and lay on bottom of pan. Flatten to form crust. Crush corn chips and place 1/2 of them over crescent rolls. In separate bowl, combine the taco seasoning with the amount of water the package calls for. Add the ground beef and sour cream to taco seasoning mixture. Put meat mixture over the crushed corn chips. Top with shredded cheeses and the other half of the crushed corn chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomato and serve immediately.

JANUARY 2011 RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING I 33 Cherry-Misu 2jars (10 oz. each) maraschino cherries Something 2 cartons (8 oz. each) mascarpone cheese ½ cup sugar 2tablespoons. amaretto or brandy 1teaspoon vanilla extract for 1 cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup water 42 crisp ladyfinger cookies 2milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 oz each), Everyone grated chocolate curls Drain cherries, reserving juice and 9 cherries; set aside. Chop remaining cherries. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sugar Gluten free amaretto, vanilla and 1 Tbsp. cherry juice. In anotherbowl, beatwhippingcream untilstiff peaks form; gently fold into cheese mixture. Combine water and remaining cherry juice. Arrange 14 ladyfingers in an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Brush with 3/4 cup cherry juice mixture. 1 Spread 1 ⁄3 cups cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Sprinkle with half of the chopped cherries and grated chocolate. Repeat layers. Top with remaining ladyfingers and cheese mixture. Garnish with chocolate curls and reserved cherries. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Editor’s Note: This recipe was prepared with Alessi brand crisp ladyfinger cookies. Makes 9 servings.

Vegan Magic Bars 2 cups blanched almond flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons melted non-dairy butter substitute (such as Earth Balance) 1/4 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt 1 cup coconut milk – shake can well before Cherry Whoopie Pies measuring Cherry Cannoli Cups 1jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey 48 wonton wrappers 1 pkg. (18-1/4 oz.) red velvet cake mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder ¼ cup butter, melted 3eggs 2 cups dairy free chocolate chips ¼ cup sugar ½ cup canola oil 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted 2 cups chopped hazelnuts, divided 1tsp. almond extract dried and quartered 1 carton (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta cheese Filling: 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds 4oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 ⁄2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 3tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 4ounces cream cheese, room temperature Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch by 1tablespoon hazelnut liqueur, optional 1jar (7 oz.) marshmallow cream 12 inch baking dish with gluten-free non-stick 1teaspoons vanilla extract 1jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained cooking spray. 2jars (one 16 oz., one 10 oz.) maraschino and chopped In a mixing bowl, mix the almond flour with the cherries, drained Cut 22 cherries in half (save remaining cherries sugar, honey, melted non-dairy butter substitute Place wonton wrappers on a work surface; brush for another use). In a large bowl, combine the cake and salt until well combined. Moisten hands with with melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Press into mix, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 water and pat the mixture into the bottom of the greased miniature muffin cups. Sprinkle each seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. prepared pan. wonton cup with 1 tsp. hazelnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased In another mixing bowl, whisk together the Bake at 350˚ for 5-7 minutes or until lightly baking sheets. Top each with a cherry half. Bake at coconut milk, agave or honey and cornstarch. Pour browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool 350˚ for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool over the almond crust. Sprinkle the chocolate completely. for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool chips, cherries, almonds and coconut evenly over In a large bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, completely. the top. Gently press down. confectioners sugar, liqueur if desired and vanilla Filling: Mix butter and cream cheese until Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until the almonds until smooth. Cut 24 cherries in half and set aside. smooth; fold in marshmallow cream; fold in and coconut flakes are browned and toasty. Chop remaining cherries; fold into cheese mixture. cherries. Spread filling on the bottoms of half of Let cool. It is easier to cut into squares if you Spoon 1 Tbsp. filling into each wonton cup. the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store n refrigerate for about an hour to let everything set. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts. Top with a the refrigerator. Makes about 2 dozen Cut into squares. Make 12 3-inch squares. reserved cherry half. Makes 4 dozen. 34 I RURAL ARKANSAS LIVING JANUARY 2011 Cherry-Misu 2jars (10 oz. each) maraschino cherries regarded programs in multiple Something 2 cartons (8 oz. each) mascarpone cheese myeloma, head and neck cancer, ½ cup sugar breast cancer and other areas. 2tablespoons. amaretto or brandy 1teaspoon vanilla extract The new tower was funded in for 1 cup heavy whipping cream part by a $36 million matching ½ cup water funds program created by 42 crisp ladyfinger cookies the Arkansas Legislature. 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